معرفی
Kim Bodey is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport at Indiana State University’s College of Health and Human Services. His career integrates teaching, research, and extensive university service focused on sport management, governance, ethics, and coaching education.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Recreation (Sport Management & Public Policy), University of Arkansas, 2003
- M.Ed. in Sport Management, University of Arkansas, 1997
- MS coursework in Sociology of Sport, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1993
- B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Research & Scholarly Focus:
Bodey’s scholarship addresses sport governance, policy development, facility management, and ethical decision-making. He has authored or co-authored numerous books and encyclopedia chapters on employability, performance management, and strength-and-conditioning facility operations. His peer-reviewed work explores coaching education, youth life-skills development, stretching protocols in collegiate football, and risk management in collegiate athletics.
Publications Trend:
Recent articles emphasize practical coaching tools, youth development, and organizational practices in sport. Studies span sport psychology integration for youth coaches, personality traits of motorsports management students, and marketing strategies toward Hispanic fans, reflecting a blend of managerial, pedagogical, and sociocultural perspectives.
Awards & Honors:
- Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (2010)
- Sport Management Professional of the Year, IAHPERD (2010)
- Faculty Outstanding Scholarship & Research/Creativity Award (2014)
- HHS Outstanding Service Award Level 3 (2022)
- Multiple university commendations for exceptional service and performance
Grants & University Service:
Bodey has secured internal grants for service-learning initiatives and early-field assessments. He currently serves on the Faculty Discipline & Dismissal pool, Student Grievance Committee, and Promotion & Tenure Oversight, among others, and has chaired the Institutional Review Board and Studio 1820 community board.
Professional & Community Engagement:
He maintains leadership roles in local nonprofits (YMCA, United Way, Red Cross) and is a certified USA Track & Field official, underscoring a commitment to community recreation and sport development.
